Vocabulary 5
A building or object in a state of disrepair due to age or neglect
Dilapidated
Voracious
Wanting or eating large quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity
What year was Trevor Noah born?
1984
What was the other boy calling Fufi?
Spotty
Homogeneous
Of the same kind; alike
To travel from place to place in search of entertainment
Gallivanting
Preempt
Taking action in order to prevent an anticipated event from happening
What town was Trevor Noah from in South Africa?
Johannesburg
A german dish called rösti
Make full use of and derive benefit from
Exploit
Seemingly/possibly, but perhaps not
Ostensibly
Invariably
On every occasion; always
How did Trevor burn down the house and whose house was it?
He left his magnifying glass next to the matches playing with the maids son. It was a white family's house and they were letting Able stay in their garage.
What food was Trevor begging his mom for in Chapter 6?
A toffee apple
Dismally
In a gloomy or depressed manner
To steal something using violence, especially during wartime
Pillage
Ultimatum
A final demand or statement of terms that, if not completed, will have negative consequences
What was the name of his dog?
Fufi
What did Trevors mom do when he gave the apple to the cashier?
She asked why his mother wouldn't buy it for him and lied about being his mom
Arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
sneaky/secretive
Furtive
Billow
To rise or roll in waves/surges
Where does Trevor go to find his father, Robert?
Cape Town
What would Trevor and his mom do when they were mad at each other?
Write notes back and forth
Discretion
The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular setting